7D Van Driver

Needham Public School District is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm educator to join our team. Diverse candidates, especially those from historically marginalized and silenced groups such as educators of color, are highly encouraged to apply.

Approximately 20-25 hours/week transporting special education students within the town. The schedule is a split shift of 7-9 am, 11-12 pm, and 2-4 pm. (Fewer hours during the summer months.) The rate is dependent on experience. Benefits are available - health, dental, and retirement. Possible charter trips are also available over the 20-hour workweek.

Employment as a bus/van driver in Needham includes the following additional benefits:

* Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 for van drivers and $2,000 for bus drivers (in effect during the duration of the pandemic dislocation and paid in equal weekly installments at the conclusion of your first year)

* Longevity Pay: $500 for every 5 years worked

* Paid Holidays:
Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday following Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Patriots' Day, and Memorial Day

* Vacation Days: 5 paid vacation days (taken during school vacation and snow days)

* Safety Bonus: $400 annually

* Free Training*:
With a 2-year commitment to working as a bus or van driver, drivers would be paid at a rate that is $2.00 below Step 1 on the salary scale for up to 4 hours per day

* Free Training for Substitute
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With a 2-year commitment to working as a substitute bus or van driver substitute, drivers would be paid at a rate that is $2.00 below Step 1 of the applicable salary scale for hours spent in direct classroom instruction and behind the wheel training only

* Agreement to repay the amount of the training should the employee not meet the two-year commitment.

Please note:

a Massachusetts 7D School Transport license must be obtained prior to the start date. This license can be applied for by anyone over twenty-one years of age with a minimum of three continuous years as a licensed motor vehicle operator.

Drug/alcohol screening is a condition of employment.

Compensation: $23.17/hr - $26.49/hr

Application Procedure:

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, a letter of recommendation has been attached to your online application.

Posted vacancies in the Needham Public Schools have been approved by the School Committee and are subject to appropriation at Town Meeting.

The Needham Public School System is a member of METCO, Developing Equity and Achievement for Students (IDEAS), and the Greater Boston School Human Resources Network. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active anti-racism are encouraged to apply.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate against students, parents, employees, or the general public on the basis of race, color, sex, homeless status, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age. In addition to the protected classes identified and in regard to employment practices, the Needham Public Schools also does not discriminate based on genetic information, ancestry, or status as a veteran.

For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.